ILOILO CITY—The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC)-6 on Monday evening issued a ‘Blue Alert’ status in connection with the celebration of the Ati-atihan and Dinagyang festivals in Kalibo, Aklan, and Iloilo City, respectively, this month. READ: Over 12,500 law enforcers to secure Sinulog, Ati-Atihan, Dinagyang The RDRRMC-6’s Memorandum No. 03 Series of 2026, issued on Monday, cited the high population density of people gathering during these two festivals. “In honor of the Feast of Sr. Sto. Niño, the Province of Aklan and Iloilo City will hold the annual Ati-atihan and Dinagyang Festivals, respectively, this January. These festivals […]... Keep on reading: Western Visayas on ‘blue alert’ for Ati-atihan, Dinagyang festivities